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Gregorian Chant Originated in Rome

The document discusses musical developments during the medieval and Renaissance periods. [1] In the medieval period, music transitioned from monophonic sacred music to polyphonic styles and included both sacred and secular themes. [2] Notable musical characteristics included a lack of rhythmic notation, the dominance of the monophonic Gregorian chant, and control of music by the Roman Catholic Church. [3] The Renaissance saw a rise in secular polyphonic music and more musical experimentation as church influence decreased and royal courts became patrons of music.

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Gregorian Chant Originated in Rome

The document discusses musical developments during the medieval and Renaissance periods. [1] In the medieval period, music transitioned from monophonic sacred music to polyphonic styles and included both sacred and secular themes. [2] Notable musical characteristics included a lack of rhythmic notation, the dominance of the monophonic Gregorian chant, and control of music by the Roman Catholic Church. [3] The Renaissance saw a rise in secular polyphonic music and more musical experimentation as church influence decreased and royal courts became patrons of music.

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Now we will be talking about the musical movements that happened during the medieval and renaissance

period.

One of the major changes in music during these periods is the transition from sacred themed music to
secular themed music. Another one is from monophony to polyphony.

Now lets talk about the music in the medieval period.


 Middle-ages music originally had no rhythmic structure.
As musical notation for rhythm had not yet developed, the exact development of rhythm in chant is
uncertain. However, based on church tradition, we believe that the rhythms of medieval chants were
guided by the natural rhythms provided by the words

 In the early middle ages, music was monophonic. Meaning: a single voice – a single melody line
As what my co reporter explained earlier: monophony refers to music with one melodic line that may be
performed by one or many individuals at the same time.

 Medieval music was both sacred and secular. During the earlier medieval period, the liturgical
genre, predominantly Gregorian chant was monophonic.
During the medieval period, there was less of secular music. When you talk about music, the idea that
will come out will be holiness. This is because music at that time was more associated with religion.
Music was for the church to use.
One of the most common type of plain song that was used in roman catholic church masses was the
Gregorian chant.
Gregorian chant originated in Rome.
was set to Latin text and sung unaccompanied.
It was the only type of music allowed in churches, so composers kept the melodies pure and simple.

 Roman Catholic Church was in charge which controlled much of music’s development
In Europe, it was the Roman Catholic Church that held most of the power, and because of that, they
controlled much of music’s development in the middle ages

 The church could afford to buy the materials the composers would need to write music.
 People outside the church were too poor to buy what was needed to compose music.

Summary

Now we will talk about the music in renaissance period


 As time passed, Polyphonic genres began to develop during the high medieval era, becoming
prevalent by the later thirteenth and early fourteenth century.

 Polyphony – multiple melodies happening in the same time. This is one of the notable changes
that mark the renaissance from the medieval period musically.
 As polyphony developed, secular music also rose. In the early renaissance period, there were a lot
of vocal pieces and dances.
During the Renaissance, the church had less power over musical activity.
Instead, the Kings, Princes and other prominent members of the courts had more influence.
 Non-religious music was given way to shine.
 This created music that was richer and fuller.

Instruments
During the Middle Ages, most of the music was vocal and unaccompanied.
The church wanted to keep music pure and solemn because it was less distracting.
- Largely due to the belief of some Catholics that instruments were too closely associated with
secular music, instruments were rarely used in medieval worship; therefore most chant was sung a
cappella, or without instruments

But then later on, the idea of using instruments Was slowly accepted buy the chyrch
Later on, musical instruments such as bells and organs were allowed in church, but it was mainly
used to observe important days in the Liturgical calendar.
The instruments they used include fiddles, harps, and lutes.
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During the Renaissance period, most of the musical activity shifted from the church to the courts.
Composers were more open to experimentation.
As a result, more composers used musical instruments in their compositions.
Musical instruments used during this period include the cornett, harpsichord, and recorder.
A musical instrument called shawm was used for dance music and outdoor events.

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